Business Manager - College of Medicine, Center for Magnetic Resonance Research

# of Positions: 1Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: December 10, 2025Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $46,176.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Business Manager for the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) in the College of Medicine (COM). The Business Manager will lead or assist the daily management of business, human resources, financial management, and extramural/intramural grants, to ensure efficient operation, compliance, and financial sustainability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead CMRR’s business plans and processes to support efficient operations and financial sustainability.
• Provide financial administration including service rate calculations for magnetic resonance imaging, vendor contract management, cost projections, and annual reporting.
• Ensure compliance with best accounting practices and institutional and governmental regulations. Oversee financial transactions, utilize available university resources, and adhere to relevant policies.
• Coordinate and contribute to business projections. Review reports, resolve errors, and contribute to special projects within the CMRR, such as equipment inventory, capital projects, and facility-related reporting.
• Coordinate HR processes, including onboarding, separations, visa coordination, reappointment, electronic filing, and time/attendance tracking.
• Help develop and implement internal policies to ensure compliance and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports and documentation to meet reporting requirements of the COM, UIC, State of Illinois, and federal government agencies. Assist with research grant/contract administration, including those from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies.
• Work with Principal Investigators to prepare and review budgets for sponsored projects, generate Banner reports and data queries, and process and review financial transactions.
• Support general administrative tasks such as coordinating meetings, managing correspondence, and contributing to smooth day-to-day operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director to support CMRR operations.